A-A-52403 Mender, Hose, Low PressureThis CID covers requirements for hose menders made from metal tubing 3 inches long and beaded on both ends. The repair hose is used in low pressure applications with suitable hose clamps to complete the repair.

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TABLE I. Hose mender dimensions and cross reference data.

Note: The bead shall be located .250 inch from both ends of the tube and shall have a radius shape.

3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

4. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE.

4.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Commercial Item Description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

4.2 Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this commercial item description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product as the manufacturer’s current product offered by the contractor in the market place. Items with known defects shall not be submitted for Government acceptance. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract or order.

5. PACKAGING.

5.1 Packaging. Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking for the desired level shall be as specified in the contract (see 5.1).